inoperable

Etymology

From in- + operable.

adj

  1. (surgery) Incapable of being successfully operated on.
  2. Incapable of operation or function; inoperative.
    MPower Kernow will clear and repair the currently inoperable turntable - allowing steam locomotives to be turned in Cornwall again and opening up the potential for new charter operations. August 11 2021, Ben Jones, “Network News: Main line steam servicing facility for Cornwall”, in RAIL, number 937, page 27, photo caption

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